Visiting Asia

W Hotel Bali
Address: Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak, Bali 80361 Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 738 106

The W Hotel Bali is one of the best resorts in Bali.

Opened in March 2011, the W Bali is located in Seminyak, one of the top beach resort areas on the island.

The W Hotel Bali features 158 rooms and suites, 79 villas with private pools, a large beach bar, restaurants, and an expansive spa.

The hotel's decor is in keeping with Balinese design and tradition, with great use of open spaces, local materials, and a relaxing atmosphere.

As with all W hotels, the W Bali features the signature "Whatever, Whenever" element, and high standards of service.

Rooms at the W Hotel Bali start around US$330 per night. If you plan to redeem Starpoints, it is a Category 6 hotel (20,000 to 25,000 points for a free hotel stay for a night).

The best time of year to visit Myanmar is during the cool season.

There are three seasons in Myanmar: the hot season, the Monsoon season, and the cool season.

The hot season in Myanmar lasts from early March to late May, the Monsoon season in Myanmar runs from the late May to mid October, and the cool season in Myanmar runs from late October to late February.

The best time to visit Myanmar is the cool season, as temperatures can climb very high in the hot season and the rains can interrupt sightseeing in Myanmar's Monsoon season.

In the cool season, temperatures in Yangon hover around 17 degrees Celsius.

Mandalay and Bagan can be visited in the Monsoon season, as those parts of Myanmar only get light showers.

Yangon gets much more rain during the Monsoon season in Myanmar, and therefore the best time of year to visit Yangon is the cool season.

The best time of year to visit Myanmar's northern region is during the hot season, as it remains cooler there throughout the year.

During the cool season, the northern region averages a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius.

Below is an interactive Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing map.

The map shows the highlights of the city, all of which are great places to go when visiting Vietnam.

You can click on the blue teardrops to find more information about each museum, monument, market, cultural destination, or other site of interest on the Ho Chi Min City sightseeing map.

Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is the largest and most famous fish market in the world.

The Tsukiji Fish Market is well worth the visit, not to mention the 5am starting time.

Make sure to get there on time if you want to see the fish auctions (frozen fish auctions at the Tsukiji Fish Market are open to visitors).

Once you've had your fill of the auctions, wander through the endless rows of fish and shellfish in the Tsukiji Fish Market itself.

The Tsukiji Fish Market has some of the best and freshest sushi in the world.

Make sure to stop by the rows of restaurants near the back to eat your fill of great fish.

The popular restaurants fill up quickly so make sure to get there before 6:15am if you don't want to wait in endless queues.

Hong Kong Zoo
Address: Albany Road, Central, Hong Kong

Located on the north side of Hong Kong's Victoria Peak, the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is more commonly known as the Hong Kong Zoo.

The Hong Kong Zoo is around 150 years old and is home to large populations of birds, mammals, and reptiles.

Hong Kong Zoo Opening Hours

Hong Kong Zoo Fountain Terrace Garden Opening Hours: 6:00am - 10:00pm

Hong Kong Zoo Green House Opening Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Hong Kong Zoo Other Areas Opening Hours: 6:00am - 7:00pm

Hong Kong Zoo Admission

Hong Kong Zoo admission is free.

Top 10 Things to Do in Ulaanbaatar:

1. Take in the city from Sukhbaatar Square, the main square in Ulaanbaatar. Around the square are the Parliament, the stock exchange, and other important buildings.

2. Hike up to the Zaisan Monument to see the Soviet-era mosaics and enjoy views over all of Ulannbaatar.

3. Visit the Gandan Monastery, one of the few monasteries in Mongolia to have survived the communist period.

4. Go shopping at the Altai Cashmere factory store to find the finest Mongolian cashmere.

5. Visit the State Department Store to pick up souvenirs.

6. Go to the Black Market to buy traditional Mongolian goods and to interact with the locals.

7. Take a day trip out to Terelj National Park and visit the giant statue of Genghis Khan and the famous Turtle Rock, or to ride horses and sleep in a traditional ger.

8. Visit the Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan. The historic palace will transport you back in time to the pre-Soviet era. On display are the Bogd Khan's art, personal library, and ceremonial ger.

9. Spend a day at Hotel Mongolia, the only resort hotel in Ulaanbaatar. If you stay the night, you can sleep in a ger and enjoy dinner at the pagoda restaurant.

10. Visit Ulaanbaatar during the annual Naadam Festival in July and watch traditional wrestling, horse racing, and archery.

Trains from Colombo to Kandy are a great way to get between two of Sri Lanka's best cities.

Trains leave from Colombo Fort train station in central Colombo and arrive at the Kandy railway station in central Sri Lanka. There are hourly departures at peak times.

The total journey time on trains from Colombo to Kandy is just 2h32m to 3h18m if there are no delays en route.

There are three classes of seats on trains to Kandy: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class. 1st class offers a great observation car, in which passengers sit backwards to watch the scenery out the windows. This car gets booked up weeks in advance in peak season, so make sure to book ahead.

Train tickets can be bought at Colombo Fort train station, and are necessary to enter the platforms. Trains on this route can be very crowded, so make sure to arrive at the train station early to get a seat on the train.

Tickets for trains from Colombo to Kandy cost 105 rupees for 3rd class, 190 for 2nd, and 340 rupees for 1st class.

Many people are asking themselves: is it safe to visit Bombay now?

In light of recent terrorist attacks and bombings in Bombay (Mumbai) that have taken place over the last several years, it is an important question to ask before visiting India.

While there is no definite answer, a safe visit to Bombay is everyone's goal when traveling. To make sure your visit is as safe as possible, try to avoid areas that are known targets or potential ones. Be on the lookout for suspicious activity, and make sure to be aware of your surroundings at all times.

There are no guarantees when traveling anywhere in the world, but a safe visit to Bombay is a probable thing if you are careful and remain alert and attentive.

China currency is called the renminbi.

The renminbi is measured in yuan, which is what the currency is usually called (this is similar to the British sterling, which is usually called the pound).

One yuan is divided into 10 jiao. 1 jiao is then divided into 10 fen.

China currency comes in notes and coins. Notes are denominated in 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 yuan.

Coins are denominated in 0.1, 0.5, and 1 yuan.

China currency is only used in mainland China, and is not used in Hong Kong or Macau.

Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant, Bangkok
Address: 6 Soi 12, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, Thailand

Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant in Bangkok is one of the most famous restaurants in Bangkok.

Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant is run by Thailand's Population and Community Development Association.

The association believes that contraceptives should be as inexpensive as vegetables.

Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant in Bangkok offers traditional Thai food and, of course, condoms.

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